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President Trump’s administration has prioritized holding employers accountable for failure to provide reasonable religious accommodations as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Nominated by President Trump in 2020 as Acting Chair of the Equal...
Bugbee and Conkle, LLP will be hosting a two-part workers’ compensation basics webinar series. Part one of the series will be presented by Deborah E. Bensch and Emma N. Renius on August 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. and will focus on the initial allowance of a workers’...
Employment contracts establish expectations for both parties. Companies commit to providing wages and benefits. Workers agree to meet certain expectations regarding their attendance and job performance. Frequently, employers enforce employment contracts by terminating...
We are proud to announce Janelle Matuszak has earned her Certified Occupational Safety Specialist certification from the Alliance Safety Council marking a significant milestone in her professional journey and reinforcing our commitment to our safety practice. The...
In Judice v. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., et al., 2025-Ohio-1051, (9th Dist.) claimant fractured his right distal tibia when he fell at work. Claimant removed his boots to walk through a metal detector. He put them back on and fell while trying to balance on...
The gig economy has emerged as a significant force in the labor market, reshaping how people approach work. Characterized by short-term, flexible and often freelance jobs, the gig economy has become increasingly popular; workers seek more autonomy, and employers look...
On November 26, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court held in State ex rel. Autozone Stores, Inc. v. Indus. Comm. 2024-Ohio-551S, a claimant must be employed to be eligible to receive temporary total disability compensation (“TTD”), overturning the lower court decision which...
On January 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court, unanimously decided E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, holding that employers must only meet the ordinary preponderance of the evidence standard when defending against claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
Workers have numerous rights protected by federal law. One of the most important protections relates to the need for a work-life balance. Even the most dedicated employees may occasionally require extended time away from work for personal or family reasons. While some...
State ex re. Autozone Stores, Inc. V. Indus. Comm., 2024-Ohio-5519 was finally decided by the Ohio Supreme Court on November 26, 2024. In a very favorable opinion for employers the court overturned the 10th District Court of Appeals decision issued in March 2023...